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Coffee Roasting, Part 1: How heat transforms coffee beans

The Science of Coffee

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The Process of Coffee Bean Roasting and the Release of Oils

Discover the science behind roasting coffee beans as this chapter explores the effects of heat on the beans, including the release of oils and the build-up of CO2 gas. Learn about the traditional explanation for oil on darkly roasted beans and the potential dangers of over-roasting.

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